MISTLE

Etymology 1

Noun

mistle (countable and uncountable, plural mistles)

(obsolete) mistletoe

(countable) the mistle thrush

Etymology 2

Verb

mistle (third-person singular simple present mistles, present participle mistling, simple past and past participle mistled)

To fall like a fine rain; to drizzle.

Anagrams

• smilet

Source: Wiktionary


Mis"tle, v. i. Etym: [Eng. mist. See Misle, and Mizzle.]

Definition: To fall in very fine drops, as rain.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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Coffee Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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